Hi all,
Welcome to the season of budgets, board exams, other exams, sleepless nights, financial year end, insurance policies, taxes.. and planning for summer holidays! Yeah! That’s something we wait for too!
In our next mail we will cover our plans for summer vacations, but as of now, we have a long list of lovely books that are just waiting to be read! But first, our good wishes to all kids who have worked so hard for impending Board exams. May your efforts be rewarding!
New Arrivals:
WoW:
“MAD” Box set @ Rs. 4695/-
Amongst MAD magazines usual gang of idiots Don Martin the artist, was aptly designated ‘MAD’s Maddest Artist’. Martin’s characters were unique- with bulbous noses atop bodies supported by pigeon-toed legs anchored by hinged feet! The characters include Fester Bestertester and his friend Karbunkle. What this certainly promises is two full volumes of the best of MAD!
All of Amitav Ghosh’s completely WOW books, though long lost, now coming back in fresh Hardbound versions. The following have been released this month.
“In An Antique Land” @ Rs. 495/- pgs 336
Combining fiction, history and travel writing, the mystery of Egypt in conjunction with India comes alive in this fantastic travelogue.
“The Shadow Lines” @ Rs. 395/- pgs 277
Out of a miraculously complex web of memories, relationships and images emerges a vivid, funny, introspective story of how your home could just as well become your enemy.
“The Calcutta Chromosome” @ Rs. 395/- pgs 262
Back to the nineteenth century from an unspecified time in the future, this is an intriguing journey through the adventures of an enigmatic scientist, keen on Sir Ronald Ross’s studies on malaria, in search of the elusive ‘Calcutta Chromosome’.
“The Circle of Reason” @ Rs. 495/- pgs 457.
Tracing an orphan’s journey across two continents from Calcutta to Goa and on to Africa the tempo of this story builds up to span a few decades initially, the second part unfolds over a few weeks and the third races through a single day -reminiscent of an Indian classic Raga.
Management:
“Billions of entrepreneurs: How China and India are reshaping their futures and yours” by Tarun Khanna @ Rs.595/- pgs 353
On–the-ground stories in conjunction with thorough research is used in this book to show how entrepreneurs in China and India are powering change through new business models and bringing hope to countless people. Issues such as the need for information accessibility, transparency and reliability; balance between private property and public interests, the need to encourage and fund indigenous enterprise etc are deftly handled and highlighted.
“Boom! 7 Choices for Blowing the Doors off Business-as-usual” by Kevin and Jackie Freiberg @ Rs. 395/- pgs 286
Twenty years of talking to America’s most innovative and unconventional business leaders and liberated employees has resulted in this eye-opening book by the Friebergs. They strongly advocate that that leadership doesn’t come from having an official title but from making choices; to serve others, take on risk, assume responsibility and discover a life where passion and excitement replace ho-hum routine. Boom! is the wake up call for every business leader who wants to change the DNA of an organization doing business as usual.
“The Inside Advantage: The strategy that unlocks the hidden growth in your business” by Robert H. Bloom @ Rs. 510/- pgs 224
Robert Bloom, CEO of Publicis Worldwide is the reason why companies such as Nestle and L’Oreal have become household names. The inside advantage or the hidden potential which exists in every enterprise can lead to the future growth of a company. Based on his 45 years of experience, Bloom explains a four-step method called the Growth Discovery Process .The process begins at the vital step of identifying a target group and goes right up to offering them more than your competitors.
“The Power of Unreasonable People: How social entrepreneurs create markets that change the world” by John Elkington and Pamela Hartigan @ Rs.1145/- pgs 239
The authors show how apparently unreasonable innovators have built their enterprises and made them consistently successful. By drawing powerful lessons from these pioneer’s market research, business models like- The Aravind Eye Care System in India, The social stock exchange in Brazil and Parquesoft in Columbia, one could gain vital insights into future opportunities for one’s organization.
Indian Writing:
“Tales from the Puffugees” by Jaspar Utley @ Rs.250/- pgs 179
A witty and entertaining book takes a definite crack at social do’s! Banished to the verandah, the puffers club vengefully have a good time entertained by a general!
“Stolen Treasure and other stories” by Rabindranath Tagore @ Rs.195/- pgs 230
Here is the short story elevated to a serious art form. Replete with wit, humour and intermingled with psychological and social realism are eighteen superb short stories that are refreshingly varied and display Tagore’s range as a writer.
“Generation 14” by Priya Sarukkai Chabria @ Rs.295/- pgs 284
Clone 14/54/G is troubled. The problem is her memory. Not the lack of it but its excess. In her world memory is forbidden. Yet, her past lives haunt her. This is not supposed to happen. Finally clone 14/54/G decides to research her original that lived in the 21st and 22nd centuries. Generation 14 is a political satire that explores the highpoints of India’s history, its plural identity and what it means to be human in today’s polarized world.
“Aditi and her friends help the Budapest Changeling” by Sunita Namjoshi @ Rs.80/- pgs 65 (Young Adults)
In this enchanting fairy tale, Siril the ant finds himself afloat in a matchbox in a river is captured by an old woman who lives in a shoe house and is later rescued by a strange creature called the ‘changeling’-who can change into whatever anyone thinks she is!
“Aditi and her friends meet Grendel” by Sunita Namjoshi @ Rs.80/- pgs 67 (Young Adults)
In this sixth book of the unique ‘Aditi’ series, when Aditi’s grandma is taken ill there seems to be only a certain magical Rose that can make her feel better. So off she goes to the coastal Devon in England where she meets the elusive Grendel, who lives under the sea, prowls around at night scaring others, who can’t remember anything and doesn’t really care! Exciting book indeed!
Fiction:
“Me, Borishailla: The epic saga of the rise of Bangladesh” by Mahua Maji @ Rs. 295/- pgs 508
An epic saga of the journey of a young man from youth to adulthood and hard work to success leading to politics and chaos .Set amidst the division of Bengal and formation of Bangladesh the book captures the pathos and struggle of the common man trapped in the crossfire of ambitions of the powerful ‘nationalists’.
“Remember me?” by Sophie Kinsella @ Rs.495/- pgs 34
What if you woke up and your life was perfect? … Wow!! Lexi wakes up in a hospital bed after a car accident, thinking it’s 2004 and that she’s 25yrs old with a disastrous love life. But to her surprise - its actually 2007. She’s 28 and married to a good-looking millionaire! She can’t believe her luck. What had happened to her? Will she remember? From the author of the bestsellers “Can You Keep a Secret?” and “The Undomestic Goddess” comes another ‘memorable’ book!
Socio Eco Pol
“Red Sun: Travels in Naxalite Country” by Sudeep Chakravarti @ Rs. 495/- pgs 352
In this brilliant and disturbing examination of the ‘Naxalite phenomenon’, the author combines political history, extensive interviews and individual case histories as he travels to the heart of Maoist zones like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand in the country .He meets Maoist leaders and sympathizers, policemen, bureaucrats, politicians, security analysts even farmers and tribals and puts across a sobering picture of the deep divide in society and the dangers that lie ahead for India.
Cultural:
“Moro East” by Sam and Sam Clark @ Rs. 1315/- pgs 312
Bordered by the river Lea and the Grand Union Canal is Manor Garden where reside a community of Turks and Cypriots who cultivate and cook an amazing range of food which have a unique flavor of eastern Mediterranean. Sam and Sam Clark take us on a guided culinary journey from exotic starters to more exotic tongue tickling dishes in the ‘More ‘restaurant which has consistently won awards and plaudits since its opening in 1997. It was born out of a desire to cook within the wonderful tradition of Mediterranean food and to explore the exotic flavors, little known in the UK.
“The Story of India” by Michael Wood @ Rs. 845/- pgs 225
From the Khyber pass to the Himalayas and to the tropical jungles of India’s deep South, this original and striking survey of Indian history provides vivid portraits of India’s regions and cultures and new insights into some of history’s greatest figures like the Buddha and Ashoka. Dazzling colour photographs capture an extraordinary spectrum of landscapes, architectural splendours, customs, rituals and festivals (especially Holi!).A magical mystery of travelogue and history, it paints an everlasting picture of India- past present and future.
“Freud Along the Ganges: Psychoanalytic Reflections on the People and Culture of India” Ed. by Salman Akhtar @ Rs. 395/- pgs 451
The book delves into the Psychology of the mind, body and spirit from the perspective of the proverbial Indian and India as a country. With contributions from eminent people from the field of Psychology like Santanu Biswas, Prakash N Desai, Jaswant Guzder, Sudhir Kakar etc, essays on ‘The Development of Gandhi’s self’, Hindu–Muslim relations in India: Past, Present and future’, ‘Manifestation of God in India’, ’Psychoanalytic Process in a sacred Hindu Text: The Bhagwad Gita’ provide a refreshing viewpoint.
“From Kippers to Karimeen: A life” by Psyche Abraham @ Rs.295/- pgs 214
An amazing story of love- for people, places and a new country - through the eyes of a sensitive, intelligent British lady, this book maps her journey from working in a post office in London to Bombay then Calcutta and finally Kerala. Through her journeys, trials tribulations and immense joy one comes to realize her enduring love for India and the family that grew around her.
Inspiration:
“Strengths Finder 2.0” by Tom Rath @ Rs. 595/- pgs 175
In Strengths Finder 2.0, a new and improved version of the popular assessment, strength analyzing helps us to help people uncover their talents and nurture them to make the most of it. Loaded with hundreds of strategies for applying your strengths, this new book from Gallup promises to change the way you look at yourself and the world around you, forever.
“The Third Jesus: How to find truth and love in today’s world” by Deepak Chopra @ Rs.495/- pgs 241
Through this book Deepak Chopra searches for the Christ who stands in the heart of Christianity and Deepak Chopra also attempts to discover the identity of Jesus. According to the author, there are three separate figures of Jesus and by considering each of these, the author allows us to decide for ourselves which of them speaks the most clearly to us today. When we become familiar with Jesus as our spiritual guide, we will begin to create a brighter future, free from hatred fuelled by religious fundamentalism.
Others:
“No sex please, we’re parents: How your relationship can survive children” by Melanie Roberts-Fraser and Oliver Roberts @ Rs.295/- pgs 228 (Parenting)
The authors, who are parents themselves, have addressed the key issue of troubles faced by couples all over the world after the arrival of a baby. Becoming a parent is a life- changing experience and after interviewing numerous new parents and careful deliberations from both the male and female perspective, the book offers commonsense counsel on how to veer this change away from the negative and towards a positive phase in life.
“The Trial of Bahadur Shah Zafar” by H.L.O Garrett @ Rs.395/- pgs 450 (History)
From the author of highly acclaimed books like ‘The Shade of Swords: Jihad and the conflict between Islam and Christianity,’ Kashmir: Behind the Vale’, ’Riot after Riot’ and ‘Byline’ comes another well researched, beautifully worded book about the tragic story of the last Babar ruler –Bahadur Shah Zafar. Who was tried for’ treason’ and war crimes in his own country. The documentation and narration of the instigation of the Muslim citizenry and various factors which led to the downfall and despair of an entire perhaps incipient nation is invaluable material for the history buff as well as any historian.
More new books – will be reviewed next week:
“Outlook - Weekend breaks from Chennai” @ Rs. 295/-
“Dots and lines – a teaching resource for art” by Tarit Bhattachrajee @ Rs. 200/-(Tulika)
“Birdywood Buzz” (Tulika) – Hindi/ English @ Rs. 150/-
“An Intro to Market and Social Research” by Karen Adams & Ian Brace @ Rs.175/-
“Effective Personal Communication Skills For Public Relations” by Andy Green @ Rs.295/-
“Successful Strategy Execution” by Michel Syrett @ Rs.250/-
“Taking Pictures’ by Anne Enright @ Rs.470/-
“Breathless in Bombay” by Murzban F Shroff @ Rs. 295/-
“Guide to Project Management” by Paul Roberts @ Rs. 350/-
“The Co-wife and other stories” by Munshi Premchand @ Rs. 250/-
“The Way to Freedom” @ Rs. 150/- by His Holiness The Dalai Lama
“The Blind Pilgrim” by Bapsy Jain @ Rs. 250/-
“New Life” by Vijai Dan Detha @ Rs. 225/-
“Gently falls the Bakula” by Sudha Murthy @ Rs. 150/-
“Tarzan and Jane” by Margot Katz @ Rs. 250/-
“Ines of my soul” by Isabel Allende @ Rs. 295/-
“Yes! 50 secrets from the science of persuasion” by Noah J. Goldstein, Steve J Martin, Robert B Cialdini @ Rs.250/-
“The Girl” by Sonia Faleiro @ Rs. 150/-
“Book of Humour” by Ruskin Bond @ Rs. 195/-
“Choice and Consequence” by Thomas Scheling @ Rs. 395/-
“Competing with the Best – Strategic Management of Indian Companies In a Globalizing Arena” by Rajnish Karki @ Rs. 450/-
“The Adventures of Amir Hamza” trs. by Musharraf Ali Farooqi @ Rs.750/-
“Bollywood Melodies” by Ganesh Anantharaman @ Rs. 295/-
“Mathematical Mysteries – the beauty and magic of numbers” by Calvin C Clawson @ Rs. 295/-
“Coffee with …….. series @ Rs. 250/- each. We have in the store - Marilyn Munroe, Mozart, and Oscar Wilde.
Happy Reading and see you at the Store!
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